Cervical cancer is a malignant tumor located in the cervix, the lowest part of the uterus. Most cervical cancers are associated with the human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection. Approximately 12,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with cervical cancer this year. Screening for cervical cancer Cervical cancer is one of the … Continued
The cure rate for prostate cancer is very high—if it’s detected and treated early. In fact, nearly 100 percent of men diagnosed and treated before the cancer has had a chance to spread will be disease-free after five years. However, prostate cancer is still a deadly disease and your risk increases with age. Men over … Continued
First, the diagnosis: Discovering a loved one has cancer can be shocking and upsetting for everyone. Then, the battle begins: Oncology appointments, preparing for treatment, enduring physical and emotional hurdles and more. Cancer is a test for the person receiving treatment and for his or her family, friends and caregivers. Together, you could be in … Continued
Why would someone be referred to a hematologist-oncologist? It’s most often because an abnormality was detected during a blood test. Blood is made up of four components: white blood cells, red blood cells, platelets and plasma, and each has a specific function: White blood cells fight infection Red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs … Continued